Another Snippet: Silvia and I forgot to write about the graduation ceremony at the end of the training! What an event! Lena had the good thought to make graduation certificates for all the group- with the official stamps of Search for Common Ground and our signatures- they were very official looking.
Well you have to imagine most of these kids have never been to school – let alone received a certificate! So of course they need no prompting to create their own ritual…
Out come the drums and as each person is called forward they do their own victory dance and choose who they want to hug. I have the great privilege of being bowled over a number of times by some of the group and the even greater pleasure of seeing them appreciate Juvenal (their group leader). After every one had received this certificate- the most amazing drumming, dancing and call and response singing ensued. The energy erupted into an outpouring of their own joy- and pride at having been acknowledged as Social/Community Aritists……..who are giving back to their own communities of traumatized survivors.
The picture of possibility is laid out in front of us- This group has the power to make really positive change for other kids, and communities in many places- and they have the heart and should to do it to…all they need is the support……In this moment I find my own heart deeply moved- and I know that Silvia and both share this feeling of being blessed to see the triumph of human heart and spirit even in the face of such terror and destruction – somehow this all makes sense to me……
Bless each and everyone of you that is reading and supporting us and them in this …….
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